Oh, damn. He was a good egg in most respects. I hope that he rests in peace (save for some…
This post had some funny comments.
I expect more available time around the beginning of June. Until then, I'm squeezing things in as and where I…
Came across this classic story... and noticed that the linked documents weren't loading. It's because they were word documents which…
I've long noticed something about people who repeatedly talk about how "smart" they are. Something ironic. See Trump, Amezcua.
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Good stuff, Greg, you should write a piece on post-HB Gates. Sadly, one of his longtime antagonists in HB, the…
The Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights is a familiar name for those watching California politics: former Republican Party Chair…
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military Archive
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![“This will be a fight against overwhelming odds, from which survival cannot be expected. We will do what damage we can.” Lt. Commander Robert W. Copeland Commanding Officer U.S.S. Samuel […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/flag-by-pacific-115x115.jpg "Taffy-3 and the Battle of Leyte Gulf")
Taffy-3 and the Battle of Leyte Gulf
Posted on November 11, 2013 | 10 Comments“This will be a fight against overwhelming odds, from which survival cannot be expected. We will do what damage we can.” Lt. Commander Robert W. Copeland Commanding Officer U.S.S. Samuel […] -
![Brazil will be hosting the World Cup and also the Olympics. But this is a bittersweet event for many marginalized Brazilians. The recent events in Brazil, where hundreds of thousands […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/pic-Memorial-2012-115x115.jpg "What’s Better and Greater, Honor and Duty to each other, or Self-Interest?")
What’s Better and Greater, Honor and Duty to each other, or Self-Interest?
Posted on June 21, 2013 | 5 CommentsBrazil will be hosting the World Cup and also the Olympics. But this is a bittersweet event for many marginalized Brazilians. The recent events in Brazil, where hundreds of thousands […] -
![Coming to a battalion near you beginning in 2016, Defense Secretary Leon Panetta announced today the rules excluding females from combat roles will be eliminated. Service branches will conduct studies between […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Annie-115x115.jpg "Annie Gets Her Gun! (And Her Draft Card.)")
Annie Gets Her Gun! (And Her Draft Card.)
Posted on January 23, 2013 | 7 CommentsComing to a battalion near you beginning in 2016, Defense Secretary Leon Panetta announced today the rules excluding females from combat roles will be eliminated. Service branches will conduct studies between […] -
![. Among the several members of the US Armed Forces who became disillusioned with the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and openly broke ranks, is Private Kimberly Rivera, from Texas. […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/kimberly-rivera-e1353090665220.jpg "Kimberly Rivera, War Resister.")
Kimberly Rivera, War Resister.
Posted on November 15, 2012 | 8 Comments. Among the several members of the US Armed Forces who became disillusioned with the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and openly broke ranks, is Private Kimberly Rivera, from Texas. […] -
![As we remember and celebrate the contributions and selfless sacrifices of all of our active duty troops, our veterans, the fallen, or the families of our veterans of our […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/types-navy-115x115.jpg "Medal of Honor, Veterans – their Values and Extenuating Background")
Medal of Honor, Veterans – their Values and Extenuating Background
Posted on July 4, 2012 | 3 CommentsAs we remember and celebrate the contributions and selfless sacrifices of all of our active duty troops, our veterans, the fallen, or the families of our veterans of our […] -
![The VA has two initiatives to provide paid Job Retraining, and Hiring Assistance for Veterans. In its ongoing efforts to provide unemployed Veterans with the education and training they need […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/Logo-VA-115x115.jpg "New Job Retraining & Hiring Assistance for Veterans")
New Job Retraining & Hiring Assistance for Veterans
Posted on June 19, 2012 | 1 CommentThe VA has two initiatives to provide paid Job Retraining, and Hiring Assistance for Veterans. In its ongoing efforts to provide unemployed Veterans with the education and training they need […] -
![. It’s been a tradition at the Orange Juice Blog, at least since I became editor, to honor the young men of Orange County (all men so far) who have […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/San-Nicolas-Holtz-115x115.jpg "Memorial Day 2012: Remembering OC heroes Christian San Nicolas and Tyler Holtz.")
Memorial Day 2012: Remembering OC heroes Christian San Nicolas and Tyler Holtz.
Posted on May 28, 2012 | 1 Comment. It’s been a tradition at the Orange Juice Blog, at least since I became editor, to honor the young men of Orange County (all men so far) who have […] -
![Is there room on Memorial Day to remember the nation’s fallen, metaphorical soldiers for social justice, who were not in the military? Or does that cheapen the Memorial Day holiday? […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Medgar-Evers-ship-115x115.jpg "Is There Room on Memorial Day?")
Is There Room on Memorial Day?
Posted on May 28, 2012 | 21 CommentsIs there room on Memorial Day to remember the nation’s fallen, metaphorical soldiers for social justice, who were not in the military? Or does that cheapen the Memorial Day holiday? […] -
![Photo from monarch tattoo, at http://www.needlesandsins.com/2010/05/memorial-day-tribute.html Much is being made recently of the fact of having served in the military of these United States. In fact over the last 10 […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/flag-tattoo-by-monarch-tattoo-115x115.jpg "In Service to our Country…")
In Service to our Country…
Posted on May 28, 2012 | 30 CommentsPhoto from monarch tattoo, at http://www.needlesandsins.com/2010/05/memorial-day-tribute.html Much is being made recently of the fact of having served in the military of these United States. In fact over the last 10 […] -
![We are often reminded of the price of freedom and sacrifice around the Memorial Day holiday. In that day most of us come together to honor the service and sacrifice […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/pic-memorial-headstonre-115x115.jpg "Fallen US Marine Garibay’s Mother to Lose Home in Santa Ana")
Fallen US Marine Garibay’s Mother to Lose Home in Santa Ana
Posted on May 21, 2012 | No CommentsWe are often reminded of the price of freedom and sacrifice around the Memorial Day holiday. In that day most of us come together to honor the service and sacrifice […] -
![Eric Cantor is the Majority Leader of the House of Represenatives from the 7th District of Virginia. His elitist left wing horn rimmed glasses belie his aggressive attitude on Tax […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Cantor-Slugworth-115x115.jpg "The Republican “Tax Reform” Boondoggle")
The Republican “Tax Reform” Boondoggle
Posted on April 19, 2012 | 31 CommentsEric Cantor is the Majority Leader of the House of Represenatives from the 7th District of Virginia. His elitist left wing horn rimmed glasses belie his aggressive attitude on Tax […] -
![Three guys are downing beers at a local tavern. One guy says: “I’m a Marine and I served on Iwo Jima. I helped raise that flag you see in all […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/three-guys-in-a-bar_modified-115x115.jpg "The Supreme Court and the Valor Act")
The Supreme Court and the Valor Act
Posted on February 22, 2012 | 3 CommentsThree guys are downing beers at a local tavern. One guy says: “I’m a Marine and I served on Iwo Jima. I helped raise that flag you see in all […] -
![Damn, what schmucks we are here in the OC. What rubes, what drooling idiots. It’s surprising we don’t sit and play in traffic more than we do. Someone should just […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Kennedy-and-Dana-2-115x115.jpg "Orange County’s Ritual Humiliation, aka Dana Rohrabacher.")
Orange County’s Ritual Humiliation, aka Dana Rohrabacher.
Posted on January 31, 2012 | 11 CommentsDamn, what schmucks we are here in the OC. What rubes, what drooling idiots. It’s surprising we don’t sit and play in traffic more than we do. Someone should just […] -
![. . . To many in the Register’s comments sections, the most important thing to know about 23-year-old Itzcoatl Ocampo of the class of 2006 at Esperanza High School — who […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Itzcoatl-copy-115x115.jpg "Of the Aztecs and Marines, the Depressed and Dispossessed")
Of the Aztecs and Marines, the Depressed and Dispossessed
Posted on January 15, 2012 | 41 Comments. . . To many in the Register’s comments sections, the most important thing to know about 23-year-old Itzcoatl Ocampo of the class of 2006 at Esperanza High School — who […]
I don’t think any of the 3100 homes proposed to be built are required to be affordable. Irvine co. Is…